1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Volante | Q5 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |